To enroll in Dual Credit courses, you must present a passing score on one of several tests.

The Dual Credit program at Dallas County Community College District offers qualified high school students an opportunity to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.

Some high schools have agreements which guarantee
free tuition for dual credit courses.Otherwise, scholarships may cover the cost of tuition for Dual Credit students attending a Dallas County public or private high school.*

What Are Dual Credit Courses?

Dual Credit courses are offered in a variety of subject areas including math, science, English, economics, history, government and a wide variety of technical courses.

Dual Credit courses are taught either at the college or at the high school. Courses are taught by college faculty or by qualified high school instructors who meet the same criteria as college faculty.

If you are interested in a Dual Credit course, check with your high school counselor for a complete list of available courses. Dual Credit academic courses are transferable to all Texas public colleges and universities and to some private and out-of-state institutions.

What Are the Benefits?

Dual Credit offers motivated high school students the opportunity to earn college and high school credit simultaneously.

As a Dual Credit student, you can:

Save money on college tuition.

Finish college faster.

Enjoy an easier transition to college-level coursework and college life.

Who Can Enroll?

To participate in the Dual Credit program, you must:

Be enrolled in good standing in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade of a participating high school, private, charter or home school.

Have approval from a high school counselor.

Fulfill appropriate admissions criteria to the college.

Meet minimum test scores.

*Contact your college’s
Dual Credit coordinator for more information about scholarships for students attending Dallas County public or private high schools. Note: If your school is in Texas but outside Dallas County, you will be charged the
in-county tuition rate for Dual Credit classes.